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Rent Control Vote in Bay Area | San Jose News
Voters in Redwood City and San Pablo are deciding this November on bold new rent control measures designed to shield tenants from skyrocketing housing costs. Redwood City’s Measure E caps annual rent hikes at 5% or 60% of inflation—whichever is lower—and bans no-fault evictions, while San Pablo’s Measure S proposes a 3% cap plus tenant protections. For renters like one woman paying $3,000 a month who’s seen relentless price spikes, these laws could mean stability—or displacement. But landlords warn the rules could cripple small property owners, forcing them to sell or abandon rentals…
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